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Milktart Jaffels

Milk Tart Jaffles: A Sweet Classic Dessert

Melissa Jacobs
With a rich and silky milk tart filling encased in buttery, toasted bread and finished with a cinnamon sugar dusting, these milk tart jaffles are the ultimate fusion treat.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Dessert, lunch, Snack
Cuisine South African
Servings 16

Equipment

  • Cast iron jaffle

Ingredients
  

  • sliced and buttered white bread
  • milk tart filling recipe below
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 500ml milk
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 30ml maizena (cornflour)
  • 20ml flour
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon

Instructions
 

  • In a saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, butter, maizena, flour, salt, and vanilla extract.
  • Gradually add the mixture to the warm milk, whisking continuously until it thickens. Be careful not to burn the mixture. Once thickened, set aside to cool completely.
  • Heat a cast iron jaffle iron on a gas burner and spray both sides with non-stick spray.
  • Arrange half of the buttered bread slices on a flat surface, butter side facing out.
  • Spoon an even amount of cooled milk tart filling onto each slice. Cover with the remaining bread slices, butter side out.
  • Place inside the jaffle iron, close, and trim off excess crusts.
  • Toast on each side until golden brown with even grid marks.
  • Roll the hot jaffles in the cinnamon sugar mixture for a delicious final touch.

Notes

  • Ensure the milk tart filling is completely cool before assembling to prevent leaks.
  • Using thick-cut bread helps keep the filling secure inside the jaffle.
  • Cast iron jaffle irons are available at most camping and outdoor stores. They are durable and retain heat well, making jaffle-making quick and efficient.

Enjoy these golden, crispy milk tart jaffles as a delightful South African-inspired dessert!

    Keyword Bread, Cinnamon, Milk Tart, Sugar